Palma fails pollution limits set by the EU
Calls for more “effective” Low Emission Zones (LEZs).
Mallorca to spy on beaches and water consumption
Thanks to the data provided by its sensors, this network can measure the capacity of places of interest such as beaches or car parks, provide information of interest for hiking routes, use of public transport or control the use of aquifers, among other possibilities.
Palma will not fine for the Low Emission Zone in 2025
The council had initially reported that there would be a three-month moratorium, but has finally decided to extend it to the whole year in order to carry out “an information campaign” so that citizens are clear about the rules.
Mallorca braced for Low Emission Zone
From 1 January 2025, cars without a sticker or with an A label (petrol cars registered before 2001 and diesel cars before 2006) will not be allowed to circulate in the ZBE.
Businesses are leaving Palma because of the traffic congestion
One municipality is benefiting in particular - Inca.
Palma to have Low Emission Zone
From 2030, only ECO or zero-emission vehicles will be able to circulate inside the Avenidas.
Mallorca to limit vehicle entry for summer 2026
In 2023 nearly 400,000 cars entered the island, 108% more than in 2017.
Easing Palma's traffic congestion is a major challenge.
Easing Palma's traffic congestion is a major challenge.
30 million euro plan to combat Mallorca traffic gridlock
Council to present proposals to limit the entry of vehicles to the island and regulate the fleet of rental cars.
Mallorca has more cars per 1,000 people than the United States
In 2023 the number of vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in Mallorca was exactly 907.34.
Mallorca traffic congestion: More roads or lanes aren't the answer
There are other regions of Spain with a level of car ownership similar to Mallorca and the Balearics.
Limits to the number of vehicles in Mallorca proposed for 2025
One of the proposed measures is a daily quota of vehicles arriving on the island.
The Formentor road traditions - jams and numbers of vehicles
Pollensa Town Hall had called for the traffic restrictions to be extended this year.
Jam in Soller, Mallorca
Roads were jammed on Saturday.
Traffic chaos in Soller, this time because of a rally
Congestion can be bad enough as it is without road closures adding to the problem.
Lots of traffic on the Palma motorway
Lots of traffic on the Palma motorway.
Traffic in Soller, Mallorca
Traffic on Friday.
Another attempt to ease traffic congestion in Palma.
Another attempt to ease traffic congestion in Palma.